Today, multiple news sources reported that Scott Weiland had been fired from Stone Temple Pilots. Apparently it was news to him as well, as he has released the following statement:

I learned of my supposed “termination” from Stone Temple Pilots this morning by reading about it in the press.  Not sure how I can be “terminated” from a band that I founded, fronted and co-wrote many of its biggest hits, but that’s something for the lawyers to figure out.  In the meantime, I’m looking forward to seeing all of my fans on my solo tour which starts this Friday. – Scott Weiland